II‐VI announced the introduction of its freeform beam shaping laser optics for fibre and direct diode laser applications

Diffractive Multifocal lenses (MF) are widely used for glass cutting applications

The new diffractive double-spot elements from Holo/OR have an efficiency of 97%;
previous standard versions only achieved 81%.

Using the new Zoom Beam Expander from Laser Components, both the laser spot size and focus height can be adjusted in real time

Fiberguide’s fibre endcaps increase power handling tolerances of optical fiber cores for high power assemblies

Edmund Optics has introduced flat top beam shapers that convert a Gaussian beam to a flat top profile

Coherent has introduced a fibre-to-fibre coupler and RQB fibre optic cables

Edmund Optics has introduced Techspec LC (low cost) fixed YAG beam expanders

Laser Components, alongside its partner Omega Optical, offers a series of interference filters optimised for biomedicine and clinical chemistry

A new line of sapphire cover glass windows and lenses for industrial cutting lasers is available from Laser Research Optics